Ryan KellerHulk Hogan verdict and Gawker media: how public figures claim private protections(This is a very-lightly edited paper written in 2016 for a News Ethics course. I’m publishing it now because I’m bored and public figures’…Aug 12, 2018Aug 12, 2018
Ryan KellerThe Anthony Fantano Echo ChamberHow the world’s most famous music critic used Youtube to create his own musical canonMar 23, 20188Mar 23, 20188
Ryan KellerinCuepointAre We in a Vinyl Bubble?Record collecting is at peak popularity, but will it last?Dec 13, 2015Dec 13, 2015
Ryan KellerThe Strange Sadness of Adam Sandler MoviesAdam Sandler is known, not-undeservedly, as a goofball. It is cliche to say that comedy can hide great pain — look no further than Chris…Dec 9, 2015Dec 9, 2015
Ryan KellerHudson Mohawke with The-Dream at Paradise Rock ClubAs the opening DJ ends a drop-heavy remix of Ginuwine’s “Pony,” he queries the still-building crowd: “Who’s here to see The-Dream?” — an…Nov 24, 2015Nov 24, 2015
Ryan KellerAnita Ward — Songs of LoveWhat does it mean to call someone a “one-hit wonder?” It’s not a term of pity — usually it’s implied that a one-hit wonder is a lesser…Nov 5, 2015Nov 5, 2015
Ryan KellerThe Impermanence of Knowledge and the InternetYesterday, I bought a copy of The Controllers’ 1979 LP, Next In Line, for $4 from my favorite local record store. While I consider $4 a…Oct 19, 2015Oct 19, 2015
Ryan KellerListening Diary11:00AM — 11:30AM: Started the day listening to the new Kelela EP, Hallucinogen, while working on some homework.“A Message” had me really…Oct 8, 2015Oct 8, 2015
Ryan KellerThe Great 34a FloodLast Thursday, the first large-scale mod catastrophe occurred in my mod. The modular townhouses are dated, both in looks and in structural…Oct 7, 2015Oct 7, 2015